Robin Hood’s Bay

A small but popular fishing village located inside the North York Moors National Park, Robin Hood’s Bay is, as the name suggests, also used to signify the entire bay area. The village is, therefore, more popularly known by the name of Bay Town among locals. The sandy beaches, rock pools, coastal trails and a whole range of pubs and cafes in the village has made it a top tourist attraction on the Heritage Coast. Why Is It Called Robin Hood’s Bay? Unlike most other places with interesting names, the historical…

England Robin Hood’s Bay

September 9, 2013June 23, 2014 adminEngland, Robin Hood’s Bay0 comment

Picturesque Robin Hood’s Bay is situated on the stunning north east coast, not far from the famous seaside resort of Whitby. It is a place where you can fossil hunt on the beach and find what remains of animals that swam the sea here more than a million years ago, or grab your bucket and spade and head to the active rock pools to discover some of the modern inhabitants. The village as we know it today was founded in the fifteenth century. During the 16th century the bay stood…